NAKO (Independent Anti-Corruption Commission)

Nako in media / Democratic oversight

10 February, 2023

Western components have no place in Russia’s arsenal

It is the Russian army's Achilles' heel

25 January, 2023

“The Egg Scandal”: Technical Mistakes, Incorrect Comparisons And Real Problems In The Army’s Provision

NAKO suggest looking through the recent days from a few different angles: Parliament, government, law enforcement and, of course, civil society, which made this story possible.

11 January, 2023

"Now defense purchases are practically not accountable" - Olena Tregub

A colossal defense budget has increased the temptation for corrupt officials

11 January, 2023

The reform of Ukroboronprom cannot be stopped even in wartime - Olena Tregub

But the reform was delayed

1 December, 2022

We can take steps to stop Russia and Iran from getting Western technology for weapons production - Olena Tregub

The NAKO`s research has huge interest

28 November, 2022

The return of Crimea to Ukraine is the only way to punish russia for war crimes committed by its military on Ukraine`s territory - Olena Tregub

The return of Crimea no longer looks like a distant prospect

24 November, 2022

Iranian drones used in Ukraine built with western parts: Report

despite the US imposing punitive sanctions against Iran’s economy

Against all Odds: Ukraine’s Defence Reform Process

The reform process in Ukraine could present us with the opportunity to learn lessons and formulate future plans

Russian Ouroboros: How Corruption Became a Propaganda Weapon Against Ukraine

Within the first weeks of the invasion, Russia actively tried to justify the war with neo-nazies, secret nuclear and biological weapon programs and, of course, NATO’s expansion ambitions. At first, it somewhat impacted global public opinion, as the world knew little about Ukraine.

20 January, 2022

What will the Ukrainian army not receive in 2022?

In 2022, the Ministry of Defence needs UAH 129 billion. This is evidenced by the budget request. The state budget exceeded these expectations and financed the Ministry by more than UAH 133 billion. Yet, is this enough to fully provide for the Armed Forces of Ukraine?

29 December, 2021

Not stealing is not enough. How can Ukraine minimize corruption risks in the defence?

What would be the best way to assess the effectiveness of anti-corruption efforts in the defence sector?

10 December, 2021

By joining efforts, we hope to effectively minimize corruption – Ihor Chukhrai

Ministry of Defence is actively cooperating with expert civil society organizations on program, normative, organizational, educational

3 November, 2021

Agenda for Minister of Defence

The media and expert circles are actively discussing possible changes in a number of Cabinet officials, including Defenсe Minister Andriy Taran.

Postponing the Unpostponable: Is There Time for Anti-Corruption Strategy on the MPs’ Agenda?

Ukraine has not had an Anti-Corruption Strategy since 2017. This is a bad signal

Strategy for Defence Industry Development: forward to NATO or back to the USSR?

Will Ukroboronprom be transformed from a corrupt defence industry monster into a modern and efficient structure? Will reforming the Concern cement the Soviet principles of governance? Will it happen at all?

Parliamentary oversight of intelligence services: why and how it should be strengthened

Reform of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) is one of the most pressing topics these days. It is one of the critical issues for Ukraine’s national security, but reform has been delayed for many years.

Ukraine searches for approach to classifying information

Ukraine searches for approach to classifying information. So far, it’s a hard choice between total classification and global transparency standards.

Why is Ukraine still not in NATO?

All defence procurement is under threat. On February 15, another deadline expired which was set by the President to develop and adopt the bylaws needed to implement the Law on Defence Procurement

22 January, 2021

Ministry of Scandals or Reforms: What did the Ministry for Strategic Industries remember for six months of its work?

NAKO decided to summarize the main results of the institution.

19 January, 2021

Saving Defence Procurement: What will the Ukrainian Army fight with?

It is now evident that the ministries failed to make timely preparations for the Law “On Defence Procurement” to operate properly early in the year.

15 January, 2021

Transparent and Accountable Security Service of Ukraine: Mission (Im)Possible?

Systemic corruption and the country’s resulting insufficient defence capacity were among the main reasons for its failure to confront Russian military aggression in 2014

14 December, 2020

Anticorruption and Accountability in Ukraine: what has changed?

Tregub spoke on post-2014 reforms in Ukraine

Appointment of Uruskiy: Tregub pointed at possible corruption risks

Tregub said that the selection and appointment process was far from transparent and too quick to take into consideration the professional opinion of experts and civil society

The Normandy Summit and Steinmeier Formula: Tregub's Forecast

NAKO Secretary General Olena Tregub spoke to Hromadske.International to discuss a number of issues

Ukroboronprom needs an international audit

Taras Yemchura stressed that firstly UOP needs an independent, international audit, only after that the discussion on whether UOP should or should not be liquidated is possible.

UOP's Supervisory Board needs to be independent and professional

Taras Yemchura, NAKO's Analyst, gave comments on Bihus.Info investigation to Channel 4

BIHUS.info investigation in the context of upcoming presidential elections

Hladkovskyi's corruption scheme and how it may affect the upcoming presidential elections were discussed

17 February, 2019

Risky Secrecy. What Causes Corruption in the Military Industrial Complex

Hanna Chabaray from Tyzhden journal writes about plundering in the army, namely about some data from the Ukrainian NGOs which analyze corruption in defence. She highlights the key corruption schemes in the military industrial comple

1 November, 2018

600 Years in the Defence Housing Queue

Ukraine still lives under the Soviet housing legislation, which guarantees free housing to military personnel. However, those who apply for it fruitlessly expect for decades, and the queue is only growing

Between Classifying and Declassifying

Blog by MP Svitlana Zalishchuk for Ukrayinska Pravda

NAKO Secretary General: Law on National Security Brings Defense and Security Sector of Ukraine Closer To NATO Standards

The Law on National Security is a framework law which differentiates functions between different bodies in defence and security sector of Ukraine similarly to how it works in NATO countries

Anti-graft watchdog halts cooperation with UkrOboronProm due to stalled reforms

The Independent Defence Anti-Corruption Committee, or NAKO, a Ukrainian non-government anti-graft watchdog, said on Dec. 26 it would withdraw from engagement with Ukrainian state-run defense industry concern UkrOboronProm

11 August, 2017

War and Business. Part 1

On the 25th anniversary of Independence Day parade, Ukrainians saw a new army, according to Petro Poroshenko. The military equipment for which was purchased or restored at the expense of taxpayers